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Friday, January 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mercury Pizza opens its first standalone location in Hattiesburg's midtown, bringing its signature hand-tossed, brick-fired pizzas closer to both downtown and midtown residents. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Dr. Martin Luther King's sole visit to Hattiesburg on his march to Washington, D.C. focused on motivating residents to register and vote, commemorated on his would-be 96th birthday. WLBT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A multiple-vehicle crash on I-59 northbound in Hattiesburg caused extended traffic delays and one reported minor injury. WDAM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kode McNair was convicted by a Forrest County jury for the 2020 murder of Volunteer Coach John “Jay” Tarvin and sentenced to life without parole plus concurrent 10 years for evidence tampering. WDAM
- ➤ The Hattiesburg Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in a felony shoplifting case on December 23, 2024. WDAM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 2nd annual Zamar Musical Awards in Hattiesburg will celebrate and honor musical artists from across Mississippi. WDAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The ACLU's redistricting proposal in Mississippi aims to create two new majority-Black Senate districts and results in two pairs of Senate incumbents from the same party being placed in the same districts, following a court order for more majority-Black districts. Mississippi Today
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NA Meetings in Hattiesburg
Weekly meetings to provide support and resources for individuals dealing with drug addiction.
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Friday Night Aetherdrift Prerelease Tournament at Top Tier Board Games
Participate in a sealed format tournament featuring the new Aetherdrift Magic set with opportunities for prizes including boosters and a bundle.
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Hypnotist Benjamin at Hattiesburg Saenger Theater
Hypnotist Benjamin will perform an engaging show at the Hattiesburg Saenger Theater, providing an entertaining experience for all ages.
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Ole Miss Rebels vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles Softball Game
The Ole Miss Rebels will compete against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in a college softball match at the USM Softball Complex.
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Lafayette College Leopards vs USM Golden Eagles Baseball
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will play against the Lafayette Leopards at Pete Taylor Park, with ticket proceeds supporting various causes.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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